Berlin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Sofia

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,323,340 6,718,903 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Bulgarian
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Galeão International Airport Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September - November January - March, December April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $959 $5431 $1833 $1289
Rent $939 $499 $316 $2891 $1066 $567
Groceries $188 $108 $161 $383 $95 $10
Dining out $271 $202 $128 $656 $210 $227
Cafe $57 $29 $35 $72 $25 $27
Coworking space $174 $120 $88 $326 $130 $140
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $45 $7 $10
Public transportation $88 $36 $15 $220 $33 $30
Taxis $58 $27 $15 $78 $14 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $30 $16 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $100 $55 $18
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $74 $26 $12
Nightlife $63 $43 $74 $195 $54 $82
Gym $66 $37 $34 $55 $31 $23
Yoga $99 $48 $71 $197 $40 $62
Massage $56 $26 $10 $109 $32 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon Tim, Claro, Vivo A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Lyft Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
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